PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES May 2011

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Tour – 2:30
Meeting – 4:00

City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commissioner: Victoria Beach
Steve Dallas
Keith Paterson
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 2:30 p.m. the Commission will leave the Council Chambers for an on-site Tour of Inspection of all properties listed on this agenda (including those on the Consent Agenda). The Tour may also include projects previously approved by the City and not on this agenda. Prior to the beginning of the Tour of Inspection, the Commission may eliminate one or more on-site visits. The public is welcome to follow the Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. APPEARANCES

Anyone wishing to address the Commission on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission may do so now. Please state the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the Commission agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting. Presentations will be limited to three minutes, or as otherwise established by the Commission. Persons are not required to give their name or address, but it is helpful for speakers to state their name in order that the Secretary may identify them.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted upon by the Commission in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Commission action unless a member of the Commission, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. It is understood that the staff recommends approval of all consent items. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Commission shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from April 13, 2011.

2. DS 10-99
Charles & Alison Greifenstein
NE Camino Real & 4th
Block LL, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a wall on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

3. DS 11-25
Pamela Eaton
E/s Guadalupe bet. 3rd & 4th
Blk 41, Lot 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

4. DS 11-38
Wayne & Andrea Rodrigues
SW Lobos & 1st
Block 18, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

5. UP 11-5
Stephanie Ager- Kirz
W/s Junipero 2 N 3rd
Block 27, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a Guesthouse on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. UP 11-8
Pine Terrace
SW Cor. Mission & 3rd
Blk 35, Lots 1-9
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the conversion of a community apartment project to a condominium project for the Pine Terrace located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

1. DS 10-78
Katherine & Greg Morganroth
NE Scenic & Santa Lucia
Block A6, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach & Riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts.

2. UP 11-6
Heron Trust
SW Ocean & Lincoln
Block 74 Lot(s) 1 & 2
Consideration of an application for a Use Permit allowing retail wine sales and wine tasting as ancillary uses for an existing retail space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

3. DS 11-37
Domicile Capital LLC
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay Districts.

4. DS 11-23
Reno & Margie Cruz
SW Casanova & 4th
Block FF, Lot(s) 35
Consideration of a Design Study Application (Track One Referral) for the minor alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

5. DS 11-28
David & Nancy Putz
E/s Carmelo bet. 13th & Santa Lucia
Blk DD, Lot 4
Consideration of a Design Study (Track 1 Referral) application for the construction of a new wall/fence and other site improvements on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall is an accessible facility. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea telecommunications device for the Deaf/Speech Impaired (T.D.D.) Number is 1-800-735-2929.

The City Council Chambers is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. Assisted listening devices are available upon request of the Administrative Coordinator. If you need assistance, please advise Leslie Fenton what item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.

NO AGENDA ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 8:00 P.M. UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ANY AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING WILL BE CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Department located in City Hall, E/s Monte Verde between Ocean & 7th Avenues, during normal business hours.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION – MINUTES
MAY 11, 2011

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Mar Wiener, Associate Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

The Planning Commission toured the following sites: Cruz, Ager-Kirz, Eaton, Rodrigues, Domicile Capital, Putz, Morganroth and Walker.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, made the following announcements:

1. City Council denied the appeal of the Old Mill San Carlos Street project.
2. City Council approved the appeal of the Old Mill Mission Street project.

Commissioner Paterson thanked Marc for the photos.

Commissioner Beach requested that the RC Guidelines and Conceptual Design for projects be agendized for a future Planning Commission meeting.

VI. APPEARANCES

Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from April 13, 2011.

5. UP 11-5
Stephanie Ager-Kirz
W/s Junipero 2 N 3rd
Block 27, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit applications for the construction of a Guesthouse on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

6. UP 11-8
Pine Terrace
SW Mission & 3rd
Block 35, Lot(s) 1-9
Consideration of a Use Permit application for the conversion of a community apartment project to a condominium project for the Pine Terrace located in the Residential & Limited Commercial (RC) District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #1, #5 and #6, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

2. DS 10-99
Charles & Alison Griefenstein
NE Camino Real & 4th
Block LL, Lot(s) 3
Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a wall on a property located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay Districts.

3. DS 11-25
Pamela Eaton
E/s Guadalupe bt. 3rd & 4th
Block 41, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of a Design Study application for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda items #2 and #3, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Dallas

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

4. DS 11-38
Wayne & Andrea Rodrigues
SW Lobos & 1st
Block 18, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:17 p.m. Craig Holdren appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:19 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve the application with staff’s Special
Conditions, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Reimers
NOES: Paterson, Hillyard
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DS 10-78
Katherine & Greg Morganroth
NE Scenic & Santa Lucia
Block A6, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach & Riparian, Archaeological Significance and Park Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers
opened the public hearing at 4:31 p.m. Eric Miller, Barbara Livingston, Gretchen Flesher, Katie Morganroth and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:50 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to continue the project with staff’s Special Conditions #2 and #4, change to Special Condition #1 - The applicant shall use a stone wainscot around the entire residence and withdraw the proposal for a full veneer on a portion of the south elevation. The architect have discretion about how to alter the application of stone so that it looks structural and address some of the issues discussed; change to Special Condition #3 – the stairs be adjusted so that there can be passage from the east to the west side of the property on the north side; change to Special Condition #5 – the calculation for coverage be reduced to reflect the usable portion of the driveway or the used portion of the driveway and that the massing facades, and rooflines, roof planes be simplified to reflect, to consider Design Guideline Volume One, Clause 7.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and then in Design Guideline Volume Two, Clause 9.2, 9.3, 9.10, 9.11 and 9.12; addition of Special Condition #6 – a landscaping plan be included addressing clauses 10.3 and 10.4 and addition of Special Condition #7 - The applicant shall simplify the south elevation and the roof lines as recommended by the Guidelines, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

2. UP 11-6
Heron Trust
SW Ocean & Lincoln
Block 74, Lot(s) 1 & 2 Consideration of an application for a Use Permit allowing retail wine sales and wine tasting as ancillary uses for an existing retail space located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:26 p.m. Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:27 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions #2-#12 and change to Special Condition #1 - This permit authorizes the retail sale of wine and wine tasting as ancillary uses to the existing home furnishings store. All wines available for purchase and/or tasting shall be produced by a single Monterey County winery. The applicant shall provide documentation to the City regarding which winery has been selected. If after a winery has been chosen the applicant requests to replace the winery with a different winery, that request shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. DS 11-37
Domicile Capital LLC
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 15
Consideration of Design Study, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Gerry Case and Michael Battori appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the project with change to staff’s Special Condition #1 - The applicant shall plant one upper-canopy and one lower-canopy tree of substantial size and caliber and of a species approved by the City Forester. The tree shall be planted on site located approximately 10 feet from any building and shown on the final landscape plan submitted with the building permit application; delete Special Condition #2 - The applicant shall work with staff on detaching the proposed garage from the entry structure and front stairs; and addition of Special Condition #3 - The applicant shall use a wood shake roof, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

4. DS 11-23
Reno & Margie Cruz
W/s Mission 2 N 11th
Block 117, Lot(s) 35
Consideration of a Design Study Application (Track One Referral) for the minor alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Commissioner Dallas re-cused himself from the discussion.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Claudio Ortiz, Barbara Livingston and Barbara Walker appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:30 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve the application with staff’s Special Conditions and request that applicant work with staff on the rhythm of banisters and columns, seconded by BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Dallas

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to recommend to City Administrator approval of driveway encroachment as proposed by applicant, pavers to be used in scoop and no more than 9’ wide

Commissioner Hillyard withdrew his motion.

5. DS 11-28
David & Nancy Putz
E/s Carmelo bt. 13th & Santa Lucia
Block DD, Lot(s) 4
Consideration of a Design Study (Track 1 Referral) application for the construction of a new wall/fence and other site improvements on a site located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Bob McIntyre appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to deny the application, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

6. DS 10-7
Stephen Walker
NE San Antonio & 4th
Block NN, Lot(s) 2
Consideration of a plan revision to an approved Design Study application for exterior alterations to an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian Overlay (BR) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. John Matthams, Kristy Downing, Barbara Livingston, Stephen Walker and Roger from R.G. Builders appeared before the Commission. There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the project to the June Regular Meeting with discussed considerations and request for dimensional drawings, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.


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Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:


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Janet Reimers, Chair